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booker · 05-01-2005, 07:27 AM

I consistantly win at blackjack, but to be honest, it isn't any fun. The reason being, it's completely mechanical and takes hours upon hours to make any decent money. Then again, I know I'm going to come out ahead.

If you're willing to make that sacrafice of time, fun and enjoyment to know that you'll win, then I'd suggest

1) Know the odds, for every hand, depending on the size of the shoe and how deep into it you are.
2) Sit on the dealer's right, to maximize the number of cards from the shoe that you see before you decide your play. Short term it's meaningless, long term it means almost nothing.. but it does mean something.
3) Count cards. Read about other systems (particularily the MIT system) and then develop a method by which you can store the information in your head. It takes practice, but it's a lot easier than learning a language. You can do it at home or with friends & low stakes. They say that counting cards is forbidden, well maybe, but you're doing it in your head, not on a notepad.
4) Moderation. Don't drink too much, don't play too fast or too slow, and don't lose or win too much. If you're winning big, don't win too big.
4a) There's more going on in Vegas/Atlantic City/etc than card games.
4b) The casino's money isn't going anywhere, and there are plenty of casinos to play at. Win some at the Borgata, win some at the Trop, win some next month. The low profile of a steady winner is the way to be.
4c) Fit in. Don't wear a $1000 suit or buy a round of drinks for everyone at the table. Tip dealers/waitresses in a manner consistant with other players at the table.

05-01-2005, 07:27 AM
booker Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,370	I consistantly win at blackjack, but to be honest, it isn't any fun. The reason being, it's completely mechanical and takes hours upon hours to make any decent money. Then again, I know I'm going to come out ahead. If you're willing to make that sacrafice of time, fun and enjoyment to know that you'll win, then I'd suggest 1) Know the odds, for every hand, depending on the size of the shoe and how deep into it you are. 2) Sit on the dealer's right, to maximize the number of cards from the shoe that you see before you decide your play. Short term it's meaningless, long term it means almost nothing.. but it does mean something. 3) Count cards. Read about other systems (particularily the MIT system) and then develop a method by which you can store the information in your head. It takes practice, but it's a lot easier than learning a language. You can do it at home or with friends & low stakes. They say that counting cards is forbidden, well maybe, but you're doing it in your head, not on a notepad. 4) Moderation. Don't drink too much, don't play too fast or too slow, and don't lose or win too much. If you're winning big, don't win too big. 4a) There's more going on in Vegas/Atlantic City/etc than card games. 4b) The casino's money isn't going anywhere, and there are plenty of casinos to play at. Win some at the Borgata, win some at the Trop, win some next month. The low profile of a steady winner is the way to be. 4c) Fit in. Don't wear a $1000 suit or buy a round of drinks for everyone at the table. Tip dealers/waitresses in a manner consistant with other players at the table. __________________ Xanadu024 (aim) or 286785389 (icq) "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."